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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 EFTMOT history

LP12 EFT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LP12 EFT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,709 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 EFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 EFT was last recorded at 114,709 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,639 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
6,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,709 miles
  • 2025 – 111,177 miles
  • 2024 – 107,010 miles
  • 2023 – 103,809 miles
  • 2022 – 99,791 miles
  • 2021 – 94,088 miles
  • 2020 – 90,864 miles
  • 2019 – 85,869 miles
  • 2018 – 76,912 miles
  • 2017 – 68,417 miles
  • 2016 – 49,467 miles
  • 2015 – 39,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,709 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,709 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,709 miles
    Test number
    561040083586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,639 miles (+3,462)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,639 miles
    Test number
    690300824916
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,177 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,177 miles
    Test number
    266981146995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,010 miles (+3,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,010 miles
    Test number
    405031902361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass103,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,809 miles
    Test number
    988640296026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,809 miles (+4,018)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,809 miles
    Test number
    396596621254
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass99,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,791 miles
    Test number
    883679921232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,791 miles (+5,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,791 miles
    Test number
    335136860432
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass94,088 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,088 miles
    Test number
    991070752565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,864 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    781528413289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    157014178077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail85,869 miles (+8,957)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    736642554435
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass76,912 miles (+8,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    140758868450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass68,417 miles (+18,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    173118121489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

  15. Pass49,467 miles (+10,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,467 miles
    Test number
    398349809654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre - inner edge slightly mis-shaped

  16. Pass39,324 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,324 miles
    Test number
    398074045011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth number plate lights abit dim
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

Questions about LP12 EFT

Does LP12 EFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 EFT is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 EFT?
The MOT on LP12 EFT is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 EFT done?
LP12 EFT was recorded at 114,709 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,614 miles a year.
Has LP12 EFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 EFT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 EFT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 EFT find?
LP12 EFT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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